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Vote to sell alcohol passes 186 vote yes, 134 vote no in Hackleburg election last week
Shelia Whitfield, clerk, and Hackleburg Mayor Daryl Colburn look over election results for the wet/dry vote. Hackleburg voted to sell alcohol in the city limits with 186 yes votes and 134 no votes.
HACKLEBURG — Hackleburg has become the fourth municipality in Marion County to sell alcohol within their respective city limits. The special called election was held Tuesday, April 22, where 310 voters turned out to the polls, along with 10 absentee votes sent in. The results favored for the town to go wet with 186 yes votes and 134 no votes in the election.
Community tips lead to drug bust
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Police Department raided a housing authority apartment on Ragsdale Avenue and seized large amounts of methamphetamines, controlled substances and paraphernalia on Tuesday, April 22.
Aldridge accepts position at T.R. Miller
WINFIELD — Winfield City High School Principal Adam Aldridge has accepted the principal position at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, Ala.
Grassroots, efforts, grass related ordinance concerns addressed by Hamilton council
HAMILTON — A grassroots effort to deal with enforcements of an ordinance focusing on grass height in the City of Hamilton has resulted in city officials rethinking several of the rules and regulations.
Hackleburg FCCLA Team brings home gold, silver medals; 3 perfect scores
Shown from left are the winning FCCLA students, their categories and their medals and places: Lane Harper-Entrepreneurship Level 3, Gold, first place (perfect score); Braelyn Ingram- Community Service Display Level 3, silver medal; Brianna Fleming-Chapter and Review Display Level 3-Silver, 4th place; Ana Kathrine Whisnant-Job interview Level 1-Gold, 5th place; Caroline Whisnant-Job Interview Level 1-Gold, 1st place; Addie Hill- Entrepreneurship Level 1-Gold, 1st place; River Hargett-Interior Design Level 1-Gold, 1st place (perfect score); Violet Chambers- Interior Design Level 1-Gold, 1st place (perfect score); Emma Robnett-Chapter Service Portfolio Level 3-Silver, 4th place; Dacey Mcduffa-Teach and Train Level 1- Gold, 1st place; and Adrian Ingram-Chapter Service Display Level 3, Silver. Not pictured are Ally Robnett and Sadie Fincher-Interior Design Level 3, Silver; and Kyndall Cleveland-Interior Design Level 1-Gold, 1st place (perfect score).
HACKLEBURG — Congratulations go out to the Hackleburg High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Team!
Guin's Annual Springfest is next weekend, May 9-10
GUIN - Festival season in Marion County will kick off next weekend with Guin’s annual Springfest celebration, featuring lots of fun, food, games, attractions and live music for the entire family.
Hamilton sets new policy on public records requests
A resolution adopted by the City of Hamilton will enforce a new policy on public records requests and sets fees for the same.
HAMILTON — A new “Public Records Request Policy” has been set into place for the City of Hamilton after a resolution in favor of the policy was passed at the city council’s Monday, April 7, meeting.
Winfield cheerleaders place 13th in nationals
Right, the Winfield varsity cheerleaders celebrate with their trophy at Universal Orlando Studios. Left to right, front row: Bella Thompson, Baylee Pennington, Anna Claire Tidwell, Chloe Beth Kleypas and Lily Hubbert. Middle row: Coach Sandra Seals, London Wallace, Gabby McCullum, Bella Tidwell, Makinzie Jones, Kaelyn Weeks, Alyssa Travis, Caroline Butler and Coach Ashley Wilson. Back row: Jenna Westbrooks, Addyson Rhudy, Ally Tidwell, Kylee Harbin, Alaya Blackburn and Isabella Posey.
ORLANDO — Winfield City High School varsity cheerleaders placed 13th out of 58 teams at a national cheer competition despite a last minute injury.
Winfield’s varsity cheerleaders competed in the National High School Cheerleading Championship in February in Orlando, Fla.
New Pilot donates $20,000
WINFIELD — A few weeks after its soft opening, Pilot Travel Center on Highway 129 in Winfield hosted an official ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 15. Pilot’s Zack Mann, Hope Wilson, Cassie Clark, Allison Hinshaw, Haley Wheeler, JoAnn Cole, Tracie Inman, Ginarose Bizzle, Wendy Head, John Cunningham, Nick White, Russ Griffin and Hunter Candela were joined by members of the Chamber of Commerce, city leaders, and friends and family. Pilot donated $20,000 to Neighborhood Bridges, which will help Winfield City Schools.
WINFIELD — Pilot Travel Center General Manager Russ Griffin and Regional Manager Hunter Candela, joined by Superintendent Randy Thomley, Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Simmons, and Neighborhood Bridges Area Director Jill Spann; present Winfield City Schools with a check for $20,000, which will go to the Neighborhood Bridges charity. Neighborhood Bridges partners with Winfield City Schools to provide needs for students and families to help students succeed in the classroom. The event occurred on Tuesday, April 15, during the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Pilot station located on State Highway 129.
Historic Hamilton-Sullins House open each Firday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
HAMILTON — The historic Hamilton-Sullins House, located in downtown Hamilton, is now open for visitors and tours each Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Private tours can also be arranged by appointment.
May reappointed to school board for second term
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to reinstate Chad May for a second term on the Winfield Board of Education during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 1.
Bevill State’s Trent Credille honored
Shown is Bevill State Community College All-Alabama Community College Academic Team member Trent Credille of Hamilton (center) with BSCC President Dr. Joel Hagood (far right) and Alabama Community College System Senior Deputy Chancellor, System Development, Strategic Advancement, and Chief of Staff Susan Price.
HAMILTON - Bevill State Community College-Hamilton student Trent Credille was recently selected for the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team, along with BSCC Fayette student Simon Smith.
‘Ready to soar’
Tyree Wilson, a Hamilton graduate, is playing the flute internationally and has also played in an orchestra for a movie soundtrack He also attends the University of Alabama
HAMILTON — Hamilton High School Alumni Tyree Wilson, 20, is traveling internationally to play his flute in orchestras, for solo performances and ensemble concerts, for competitions, as well as a two-week tour with an OperaMaya group in Mexico. He also participated in an orchestra recently which recorded a major motion picture soundtrack to be announced later this year.
McKinney is 3A Coach of the Year
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Schools Board of Education recognized head football coach David McKinney who was awarded as the 3A Coach of the Year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8.
Eleven Marion County students to participate in Pig Squeal
HAMILTON — Last week, the Journal-Record published an article on the upcoming 4-H Pig Squeal. The article featured Avery McCullough from Hamilton. While the Pig Squeal will feature students from Fayette, Lamar, Pickens, Walker and Winston counties, Marion County will also be well-represented. Eleven students from across the county will compete at the event.
MCHS Beta Club seeks funding
Reagan LeDuke, left, and Max Herdzik speak to the council on behalf of MCHS Beta Club.
GuinStudents representing Marion County High School’s Beta Club spoke to the Guin City Council on Monday, March 17, asking for assistance in funding the group’s trip to the national convention this summer.
Hackleburg’s wet/dry vote is next Tuesday, April 22
Eligible residents wishing to continue to have no alcohol sales in the Town of Hackleburg should make sure to visit the polls to vote on Tuesday, April 22.
NWAGD votes to aid Winfield in economic development-related gas line relocation
Shown are Winfield Mayor Randy Price (left) and Northwest Gas General Manager Heath Reed in front of the new Pilot Travel Center in Winfield. Due to ongoing construction in the area, a six-inch high-pressure gas main line will need to be relocated. The Northwest Gas Board of Directors have agreed to help offset the cost of moving the line for the City of Winfield.
HAMILTON — The Northwest Alabama Gas District, also known as Northwest Gas, serves more than 20,000 customers across the state, with a special new customer recently added through the construction of the newest Pilot Travel Center in Winfield on Interstate-22.
Participating Marion County 4-H youth are “oinking it up” by raising pigs for the annual Pig Squeal coming up next month.
Avery McCullough, 10, shows the pigs she is working with for the upcoming Pig Squeal on May 17. She is one of 10 Marion County 4-H youth who will be participating in the showing and then the auction afterward.
Participating Marion County 4-H youth are “oinking it up” by raising pigs for the annual Pig Squeal coming up next month. The event will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m., at the Fayette County Multipurpose Complex at 650 McConnell Loop in Fayette.